I met this girl about 9 years ago and she strongly believes we are distant relatives, I feel it's possible. Now here's the thing, we were among some people and I introduced her as my friend. She said, "no I'm not, I'm your cousin". I said to the people, "we are distant cousins"..because I didn't want it to seem like we were first cousins or soemthing because we are not. But, I feel more comfortable introducing her as "friend" and then when I get to know the person better, tell them our family connection. Anyways, she became really upset I didn't introduced her as cousin. I brought it up and apologized to her. However, I felt she was being a bit too sensitive and I felt embarrased when she stormed away and said to my friend that she was upset I called her "friend" instead of cousin, instead of privately coming to me. What do you guys thnk about this?
2007-09-03 04:39:04 · 7 answers · asked by califonialove 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I feel you are totally in the right. Number one she shouldn't have embarassed you like that and corrected you in public. Number two as you know, if she was upset she should of came to you and not somebody else. Number three, it sounds like you guys are friends and not confirmed distant cousins. It sounds like your friend is a little immature.
2007-09-03 04:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by niceguydave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well family is family and friends are friends. I know some people who call there friends sister or brother. Often friends take place as family. It all depends on the relationship. If you are family its one thing but if you are not and don't feel comfortable calling someone family don't do it. Maybe you have a stronger family background than she. Still you apologized and that is all you can do. Maybe when she gets over it explain to her how you feel.
2007-09-03 04:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by izel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she wanted to be seen as not just a friend, maybe she values your connection and sees it differently. one question for you. Why didnt' you talk about her as a distant cousin? good luck
2007-09-03 04:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Tivogal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be alert she might be passionate about u. Read her properly before u carry on with her.
2007-09-03 05:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by bawa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she is over reacting. Talk ot her and explain your reason for calling her your friend then leave it at that.
2007-09-03 04:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell your friend to go get a life
she is overreacting
2007-09-03 04:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by ♥wh♥tஐAre♥U♥Lஐஐking?ஐALEXANDRAஐஐ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think your friend is overreacting.
2007-09-03 04:43:47 · answer #7 · answered by kclynn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋